December 1, 2023 On this day, we commemorate and honor the heroism of the Great Plebeian Andres Bonifacio. During his time, he immersed himself in the struggles of the Filipino people and fought for a freedom that we continue to enjoy up to this day. At present, modern heroism is not solely confined to the continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GAT ANDRES BONIFACIO

November 30, 2023 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Thursday (November 30) called for continuing fight for the protection of human rights of women and young girls by addressing all forms of gender-based violence. Abalos issued the statement even as the entire nation observes the ongoing 18-Day Campaign to continue reading : Abalos calls for continuing fight vs violence against women; says 18-day campaign non-partisan

November 30, 2023 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The signing of the Oslo Joint Communique last November 23, 2023 by representatives of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) is a welcome development and a significant step in our peace process. This continue reading : STATEMENT ON THE SIGNING OF THE OSLO JOINT COMMUNIQUE

November 30, 2023 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today issued a Decision denying the Appeal filed before us by PLt. Col. Mark Julio U. Abong. This is in relation to his involvement in the hit-and-run and drunk driving incident on August 6, 2022 along continue reading : Statement of the DILG on affirming Napolcom Resolution dismissing PLt. Col. Abong from police service

November 29, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos today directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately confiscate the three licensed firearms of a police official who was tagged in an unprovoked gun-firing incident outside a restobar in Quezon City. Abalos’ order came after the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) revoked the continue reading : Abalos to PNP: Seize rogue cop’s firearms

November 29, 2023 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. Kalihim ng DILG Ngayong malapit na ang Kapaskuhan, inaatasan natin ang lahat ng local chief executives sa buong bansa na bumuo at siguruhin ang pagkilos ng kani-kanilang Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC), upang subaybayan at tutukan ang suplay at presyo ng mga pangunahing bilihin, lalo na ang continue reading : PAHAYAG NG DILG SA PAGBUO AT PAGPAPAKILOS SA MGA LOCAL PRICE COORDINATING COUNCIL NGAYONG KAPASKUHAN

November 29, 2023 Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. DILG Secretary Kahapon ay nahuli sa isang entrapment operation sa Bgy. Sicade, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur ang isa na namang miyembro ng Bureau of Fire Protection na umano’y sangkot sa recruitment-for-a-fee scam. Bago naaresto si Fire Officer 3 Jesson Albios Casane na naka-assign sa Isabela City ay continue reading : PAHAYAG NG DILG SA PAGKAKADAKIP SA TAUHAN NG BFP NA UMANO’Y SANGKOT SA RECRUITMENT-FOR-A-FEE SCAM

November 28, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday (November 28) warned the public especially would-be Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) applicants, to undergo proper recruitment procedures and refrain from dealing with con artists who promise them non-existent jobs in exchange for a fee. Abalos issued the warning following the arrest continue reading : Cops collar fireman in recruitment-for-fee scam

November 28, 2023 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday lauded the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for facilitating the release of 74,590 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as part of its continuing initiatives to further decongest jails throughout the country. Abalos credits BJMP for introducing various programs such as providing continue reading : Abalos cites BJMP’s move to decongest jails, release of 74,590 PDLs

November 28, 2023 Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos urged newly-elected barangay officials to retain capable barangay personnel especially health workers, nutrition scholars, and tanods, among others, for the continuity of community programs and services. “I am pleading sa ating mga bagong kapitan ngayon na hangga’t maaari sana ay yakapin natin lahat [barangay continue reading : Hindi panahon ng gantihan! Abalos calls for continuity; wants capable barangay workers retained